Winter 2026-27: A Seasonal Tug-of-War Across the U.S.

Farmers' Almanac's 2026-27 winter forecast predicts a season of sharp contrasts: wetter-than-normal conditions across the South on an active storm track, changeable conditions with above-average mountain snow in the West, near-normal temperatures punctuated by quick cold snaps across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes, and a complicated Northeast with inland heavy snow in Jan–Feb and rain or mixed precip near the coast. El Niño is expected to influence the pattern, favoring southern moisture but leaving totals uncertain; the Almanac cites 80–85% regional accuracy, though long-range forecasts carry substantial uncertainty for specific locations.